Great Britain Covers continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 1276 |
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 Unused b/w
postcard circa 1908 depicting RUDYARD KIPLING. He was a famous English novelist & short-story writer who was born in British India which inspired much of his work incl Jungle Book, Kim, etc. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1277 |
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 Two unused
Tuck colour illustrated Oilette postcards (one embossed) circa 1909. Both depicts famous French Aviator HUBERT LANTHAM'S Monoplane, "THE ANTOINETTE". F-VF (Image)
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Estimate 85.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1278 |
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 Unused
Tuck's b/w photo postcard from 1909 depicting famous French aviator LOUIS BLERIOT and his monoplane which was used in the first aerial crossing of the English Channel. Has special imprint on reverse noting the plane was on display at Selfridge's
Department store in London following the historic crossing. F-VF. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1279 |
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 Scarce b/w
postcard from the FIRST AVIATION MEET in Blackpool England Oct 1909. Shows 2 diff pioneer aircraft, portrait of early aviator GLENN CURTISS. VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1280 |
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 Unused
glossy b/w photo postcard circa 1910 depicting Royal Naval Aircraft HM Seaplane #119. F, some creases. Nice Patriotic (Image)
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Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1281 |
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 Unused
colour postcard circa 1910 depicting portraits of KING EDWARD VII and QUEEN ALEXANDRA with the Union Jack flag in the background. Printed in France. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1282 |
|
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 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1910 depicting an early experimental SUBMARINE approaching Portsmouth Harbour. Shows the sub riding on the surface with it's crew standing on deck. F
(Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1283 |
|
|
 Two diff
colour illustrated Tuck's Patriotic postcards circa 1910. Both depict portraits of FIELD MARSHAL H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT in diff uniforms. VF, unused, one with message (2)
(Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1284 |
|
|
 Two colour
illustrated & 3 black photo postcards circa 1910's. Depict various AVRO training fighter & seaplane types of biplanes in the air, on land & water. VF (5 diff)
(Image)
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Estimate 125.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1285 |
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 Three diff
colour illustrated Tuck's Patriotic postcards, circa 1910. Each depicts a battle action scene for a recipient of the VICTORIA CROSS MEDAL. Incl Admiral Raby, Duncan Boyse and Samuel Parks. Has details of their heroic acts on the reverse. VF (3) (Image)
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Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1286 |
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 Unused
photo postcard depicting Hon. CHARLES S. ROLLS & his biplane Wright Flyer. He co-founded the Rolls-Royce Co. & was the first Briton to be killed in an aeronautic accident in 1910. VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1287 |
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 Unused b/w
postcard depicting THE PRINCE OF WALES in Investiture Robes 1911 (he later became King Edward VIII). VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1288 |
|
|
 Nice lot of
9 diff b/w real photo postcards with scenes from the 1911 CORONATION PROCESSION OF KGV through the streets of London. VF, one corner crease (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1289 |
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 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1912 depicting KGV, QUEEN MARY & THE PRINCE OF WALES. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1290 |
|
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 Unused
glossy photo postcard depicting the circa 1912 British DUNNE biplane Built for military use & was 1st and only warplane used by the short-lived Canadian Aviation Corp. VF
(Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
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Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1291 |
|
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 Unused
multi-coloured WWI "Daily Mail" postcard depicting KGV at the front depicting a huge Howitzer cannon in a gun pit. F (Image)
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Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1292 |
|
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 Unused
coloured Tuck's "Oilette" postcard circa WWI depicting a BRITISH RIGID AIRSHIP in flight. During WWI the British had a number of rigid & non-rigid airships that were mainly used to counter the German U-Boat campaign. VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1293 |
|
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 Unused WWI
sepia postcard depicting THE BRITISH NAVY'S PIGEON POST. Shows a British Submarine Officer sending a message by carrier-pigeon. VF. VERY UNUSUAL ITEM! (Image)
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Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1294 |
|
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 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting the DIRIGIBLE AIRSHIP "SILVER QUEEN" leaving its hangar at Aldershot. F, corner creases. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1295 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
sepia coloured postcard depicting a huge 4-Engine HANDLEY PAGE BOMBER biplane. The front Gunners cockpit and the Pilot's seat can be seen in the plane. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1296 |
|
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 Unused WWI
glossy b/w naval patriotic postcard. Depicts portraits of KGV, Admiral Jellicoe, Admiral Callaghan, Prince Albert, warships, musical notes, etc. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1297 |
|
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 Unused b/w
real photo postcard depicting a WWI TANK in action. VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1298 |
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 Unused
multi-coloured postcard 1914 depicting FIELD MARSHAL SIR JOHN FRENCH in uniform. He had a distinguished military career & was Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force for the first year and half of WWI. VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1299 |
|
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 Unused
glossy b/w postcard circa 1915 depicting the PRINCE OF WALES (later KEVIII) in full regal uniform. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
| 1300 |
|
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 Two diff
unused glossy postcards depicting WWI Military Aircraft AVRO G-EBDP & AVRO G-EAKJ on ground & in flight respectively. Printed by Surrey Flying Service. VF (2 diff)
(Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-09, 11:59 PM |
